headway
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The talks have been confined to a small working group of officials in Washington who have made headway negotiating outside of the spotlight while the administration has been consumed by the war in Iran.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
In the early 1980s, officials made headway on a plan to build a subway under Wilshire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
That deadline has raised eyebrows among experts, in part because Washington is relying on the private sector's technological headway.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
At that point, Cadillac already had around 300 employees and had made headway on its aerodynamic design.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
And then Gower was off and swimming, a strong breast stroke, making lateral headway but also being carried downstream, until he disappeared, at least from sight.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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